“#BethlehemKudumbaUnit. A fun filled film with good performances from everyone.. comedies worked in most parts. Nivin & Mamitha cute..background score & songs neat,” wrote one X user, adding, “3 Ajith Kumar reference are there, one Kantara reference, interval block was cute.. this film is best watched with packed audience..2nd half felt bit lengthy but nevertheless it’s doesn’t bore!! Overall a GOOD FAMILY ENTERTAINER!! Rating : 3.5/5.”
“#BethlehemKudumbaUnit - once again, gireesh a.d. makes you fall in love with cinema even more. the best laugh i’ve had this year, with a show-stealing cast. beautiful, beautiful film. mamitha, just wow,” wrote another.
One even called it Girish’s best film so far, writing, “#BethlehemKudumbaUnit. Girish AD's finest film so far, delivering copious amounts of joy all the way, with Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju & the whole ensemble ramping up the fun. VV's music is the icing on the cake. Finally, the wholesome padam (film) we’ve all been waiting for this year!”
An X user even claimed the film was better than Nivin’s previous hit, Sarvam Maya, writing, “BKU – Excellent one. Mamitha again steals the show. Age-gap relationship presented neatly. Nivin, Sangeeth, Suresh Krishna, and Shyam’s comedy scenes worked well. Especially the college fight. Better than Sarvam Maya for me. #BethlehemKudumbaUnit.”
“Watched Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Perfect onam movie to enjoy with your family and friends..what a performance by each and every cast, as always Girish A.D never disappoints. Onam thook (clean sweep) loading,” declared one fan after watching the Nivin-Mamitha film.
Another X user predicted it will be a ₹100 crore hit, writing, “#BethlehemKudumbaUnit Review. Heartwarming Age Gap Romance. Very Realistic and grounded comedy, fun filled moments are plenty. Nivin in his zone, Mamita rocked. Typical Girish AD Story & Treatment. High Repeat Value. Perfect Family Festival Entertainer. BB, 100 Cr loading!!”
“How does #GirishAD keep doing this every single time? Hats off, man!” wrote an X user, adding, “Brilliant writing, super fun direction, and #NivinPauly is back in his fort! Everyone delivers top notch performances. Mega Blockbuster loading… Onam winner is here! #BethlehemKudumbaUnit #BKU.”
“#BethlehemKudumbaUnit an A1-certified, feel-good family entertainer of the year! the OG #NivinPauly is right in his comfort zone, single-handedly steering the film ashore while every supporting character complements him brilliantly,” claimed one audience member.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is directed by Girish of Premalu-fame. It is produced by Bhavana Studios, Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran. According to the trade website Sacnilk, Khalifa collected ₹5.35 crore net in India and grossed ₹12.20 crore worldwide on its opening day. It remains to be seen if the Nivin-Mamitha film will beat that.
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More
